SA farmers sceptical of Trump’s refugee offer despite expropriation fears
The farmers say they are committed to the land and the people of the country as food producers, despite crime
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The road to a green hydrogen economy in Africa
European nations are scrambling for Africa’s green hydrogen, striking deals to tap into the continent’s vast wind and solar potential
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17:22
Why the US Is turning up the heat on South Africa
Some hard decisions are coming up as the United States tries to discredit South Africa’s standing on the world stage...
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18:24
ANC faces a tough 2025 as it tries to clean house ahead of local elections
It will also try to ease dealings with its partners in the government of national unity (GNU), in particular the
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11:23
At 87.3%, class of 2024 achieves highest pass rate in history of South Africa
Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced plans to strengthen foundational learning as Grade 5-9 learners continue underperforming in maths and science...
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08:27
NICD calls for calm amid HMPV spread in China
The "commonly occurring" virus causes respiratory illness and is in the same family of viruses as the respiratory syncytial virus
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08:26
ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight
The ANC and DA trade jabs as the former prepares to deliver its annual address, with coalition politics under scrutiny...
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08:25
Ramifications of the US recognising Somaliland as a state
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching...
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09:22
KZN police arrest over 15 000 in festive season crackdown
Alcohol was cited as a major contributing factor in assault cases, while over 800 arrests were made relating to public
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South Africa’s rural population ‘left behind’ as provinces underperform
Health, education and economic disparities are driving migration to urban hubs such as Gauteng and the Western Cape...
